Samson db500A PA Speaker

If you want the best sounding speaker system you need to start with the best sounding components. For this, Samson had Celestion custom design a super heavy-duty 15 in. driver and combined it with a super smooth titanium diaphragm HF driver. TO drive this, Samson packed the dB500 with a Class H power amp that pumps 400 watts RMS to the 15 in. and a separate Class AB power amp delivers a clean 100 watts RMS to the HF driver. Samson's exclusive Optimax multi-band limiter makes sure that you get great sound at any level. Other features include a molded cabinet design with steel grills, 3 padded handles, 8 flypoints, an integral pole mount, and angled sides for use as a wedge monitor. Since you can never have enough control, the dB500 back panel features a dedicated XLR mic input and a line level XLR and 1/4 in. combo input all with level controls, an XLR line level output, 2-band EQ, a switchable limiter and low pass filter, and signal sensing auto-turn on and off.

Sound:
These speakers are extremely powerful. At the highest levels...after being pushed for hours upon hours they sound so very crisp. I've gotten so many complements from all different people as far as the sound goes.
Quality:
This speaker is a tank. A beast. Super hard outer casing made of some sort of super strong plastic. Extremely scratch resistant. I've been using these speakers since 2006. Its now almost 2011..they looks pretty damn good considering I never got the cases for them.
Value:
I'd pay any price for these speakers. Never had 1 issue with them.
Manufacturer Support:
I love on Long Island and Samson is out east a bit. I had a warranty blew the tweeters due to a surge I believe...made an appointment, dropped em off and they services em good as new.
The Wow Factor:
I like the look. Dark grey cabinets with the cool blue power lights on them. Looks very nice in the dark.
Overall:
Well its been about 6 years now. I'm starting to wonder when I should have a backup. I'm gonna keep going with Samson..I can't believe they discontinued these!!

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"If you're looking at JBL or Mackie's try Samson. These babies rock."

Sound:
Very rich and rubust. Nice tight full bass and high end that doesn't ripp your head off.
Feature:
I've run these babies HARD and they barely got warm.
Quality:
I have had absolutley NO issues with these.
Value:
Best bang for the buck that I've found.
Manufacturer Support:
I have needed to find out. These things are Rockin' every gig.
The Wow Factor:
So much so that I bought a pair.
Overall:
These speakers moved to the top of my food chain for most all gigs.

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